Todd CountyPower Outage History
What this grade means
(How grades are calculated)Better than average — fewer or shorter outages than most counties. This county's outage history is better than the national median: recorded outages are less frequent and/or shorter in duration than a typical US county experienced over the same 12-year period. It isn't in the top tier nationally, but its track record points to lower-than-average outage risk.
Outages by year
Outages by month (seasonality)
Worst outage events on record
| Date | Duration | Customers affected | Cause |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2024 | 3 hrs | 2,226 (50%) | Unnamed event |
| Jan 18, 2025 | 1 hrs | 1,413 (32%) | Unnamed event |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 5 hrs | 1,166 (26%) | Winter Weather |
| Apr 19, 2024 | 5 hrs | 1,093 (25%) | Thunderstorm Wind |
| May 29, 2025 | 3 hrs | 896 (20%) | Unnamed event |
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Over the 2 years from 2024 to 2025, Todd County recorded 78 distinct power outage events, averaging 7.7 hours per event.
The single worst outage on record in Todd County started July 10, 2024, lasting 3 hours and leaving up to 2,226 customers without power (50% of the county) at its peak.
May has historically been the worst month for outages in Todd County, with 15 events recorded during that month across the dataset.
Based on this history, Todd County earns a Reliability Grade of B, placing it in the 77th percentile nationally for grid reliability (higher percentile = more reliable).
Similar counties in South Dakota
Counties with the closest reliability grade and national percentile to Todd County.
| County | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence County | B | 77th |
| Beadle County | B | 78th |
| Hyde County | B | 78th |
| Faulk County | B | 79th |
| Brule County | B | 80th |
Most reliable counties nationally
The top 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | South Dakota | A | 100th |
| Clearwater County | Minnesota | A | 99th |
| Limestone County | Alabama | A | 99th |
Least reliable counties nationally
The bottom 3 counties nationally by reliability grade and percentile.
| County | State | Grade | National percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Lincoln County | West Virginia | F | 0th |
| Cameron Parish | Louisiana | F | 0th |
FAQ
How often does power go out in Todd County?
Between 2024 and 2025, Todd County recorded 78 outage events, averaging 7.7 hours each.
What is Todd County's reliability grade?
Todd County has a Reliability Grade of B, in the 77th national percentile.
What was the worst power outage in Todd County?
The worst outage on record started July 10, 2024, lasting 3 hours and affecting up to 2,226 customers.